Teach English Abroad Blog

Karime recently arrived in Korea to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended EPIK’s Orientation recently and wrote about her experience. Read her interview below: How was orientation? Walk... keep reading

Hello everyone! My name is Ria, and if you have been keeping up with the blog posts on the CIEE site, then you might have been reading a bit about... keep reading

Kari recently arrived in China to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended the Teacher Training and Orientation included in CIEE’s Teach in China programs. Read about Kari’s experience... keep reading

Marissa is back to answer even more questions about teaching in Korea. Why did you choose CIEE? I chose CIEE because I heard that CIEE has a good reputation, a... keep reading

Hello reader! My name is Melisandra. I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My great-grandfather was born in Bilbao, and I am 3rd generation Latina/ Hispanic. My Abuelitos are a big inspiration and... keep reading

Congrats on securing your first interview at a private school in South Korea! I am literally so proud of you! Despite all the nerves you could possibly be feeling, the... keep reading

Hi my name is Sarynn Good! I am from Seattle, Washington and I just recently graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and minors in... keep reading

What made you want to teach abroad? I had previously spent time in South Korea as a student during my semester of studying abroad. I really loved the culture, language... keep reading

What made you want to do this experience? A friend told me about this program, and I knew I had to apply! After graduating college, I was looking for an... keep reading

CIEE’s Weekend Retreat is one of the many benefits of CIEE’s Teach in South Korea programs! A weekend where teachers meet in Seoul and have the chance to make friends... keep reading

I read the news today, oh boy… Just kidding, this isn’t a Beatles song. It’s a post about a day in the life as an auxiliar de conversación in Madrid... keep reading

I am not a teacher. I majored in Art History in college, so teaching in Thailand is my first time in the classroom. That said, this experience has been a... keep reading

My understanding of Spanish primary schools is that they are mostly very similar to schools in the United States. The children are just as adorable (and rowdy), the teachers work... keep reading

Erik is currently teaching in Chongqing, China! Read to learn more about his experience teaching English abroad and his life in China. Why China? Have you been before? I played... keep reading

The 2024 Lunar New Year began on February 10th. Lunar New Year is also known as Spring Festival in China or Seollal in South Korea . This Lunar New Year... keep reading